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Chamber hosts candidate forums, business awards event Throughout the year, the Gilbert Chamber of Commerce offers a variety of luncheons and meetings for its members and the community. Events are held throughout the town. The chamber office is at 119 N. Gilbert Rd., Suite 101. For more information about events or to register, call (480) 8920056 or visit www.gilbertaz.com. Town Council Candidate Forum Presented by SRP The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce will host a series of candidate forums and invites residents to learn about the candidates. This forum will feature candidates running for Gilbert’s Town Council. The candidates’ responses at these forums, along with a written candidate questionnaire and an individual interview, will be used to determine the Chamber’s endorsements. Admission is $20, which includes lunch. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, June 6 10:45 a.m.- registration, visit campaigns and lunch begins 11 a.m. - candidate forum begins 1 p.m. - candidate forum concludes St. Xavier University 92 W. Vaughn Ave. Gilbert 85233 Chamber Chat—After Hours Share conversation with Chamber members and other professionals, and learn about businesses in the community. No agenda, no script— just food, company and friendly conversation. Admission is $10 per person; pay at the door. Price includes an appetizer buffet and tax. Attendee is responsible for purchase of beverage and gratuity. 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 9 La Ristra New Mexican Kitchen 638 E. Warner Rd. Gilbert 85296 Small Business Workshop: Social Media Marketing Presented by 910 West This Small Business Workshop features lifelong entrepreneur and owner of AKA Internet Marketing, Anthony Kirlew, who will show how to turn lackluster social media efforts into lead generation; proven techniques for putting Facebook campaigns into overdrive; the tools and best practices keys to success, and what not to do on social media. Kirlew generated business through social media since 1999 and has helped clients do the same. As a social
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media expert, he has been featured in several publications including Success, Mashable, Search Engine Land and CIO. Admission is $25 per session for members; $40 per session for nonmembers. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., Friday, June 10 St. Xavier University 92 W. Vaughn Ave. Gilbert 85233 Legislative Districts 12 and 17 Candidate Forum Presented by SRP The Gilbert Chamber of Commerce will host a series of candidate forums and invites residents to learn about the candidates. This forum features candidates running for legislative districts 12 and 17. The candidates’ responses at these forums, along with a written candidate questionnaire and an individual interview, will be used to determine the Chamber’s endorsements. 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday, June 13 10:45 a.m. - registration, visit campaigns and lunch 11 a.m. - candidate forum begins 1 p.m. - candidate forum concludes Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Agave Room 2626 E. Pecos Rd. Chandler 85225 10th Annual Business Awards Luncheon Presented by American Furniture Warehouse This annual celebration highlights the Chamber’s Year-In-Review, honors the Chamber’s volunteers and announces the recipients of this year’s Annual Business Awards. Admission is $35 for members; $50 for non-members; and add $10 a person when registering after 11 a.m. Thursday, June 9. Sponsored table for eight is $350; which includes reserved seating for eight, a sponsor’s name on an event program, a logo on reserved table signage and priority placement within the area of other sponsored tables. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 15 Doubletree by Hilton Phoenix-Gilbert SanTan Elegante Resort & Conference Center 1800 S. SanTan Village Pkwy. Gilbert 85295
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